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The sun sets as people pray at the top of Tome Hill to celebrate Good Friday. Thousands hike up the hill every year before Easter Sunday.

Association aims to give parents more say at UNM

Parents will soon have a louder voice at UNM. The Board of Regents voted unanimously March 12 to create UNM's Parent Association. Janet Schmidly, former teacher and wife of President David Schmidly, said the association will give students' families a voice in UNM administration.

Surviving Spring Break: Sexual Health

The week after spring break, the Student Health Center sees a rise in sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Peggy Spencer, a physician at UNM, said students should think twice before having unprotected sex over break. The risk of catching an STI is something students should always be wary of, she said.

Lobos beat Colarado State, advance to finals

LAS VEGAS -- There's something about postseason play that makes the UNM women's basketball team turn it up a notch The No. 4 Lobos defeated No. 9 Colorado State 65-41 on Friday and are one win away from earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. UNM handled the Rams, especially in the first half, to advance to the Mountain West Conference Tournament Championship on Saturday.

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High court removes judge for misconduct SANTA FE (AP) - The state Supreme Court has ordered Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge J. Wayne Griego removed from the bench. The high court went well beyond the Judicial Standards Commission's recommendation that Griego be suspended without pay for 90 days and reprimanded for ticket-fixing.

University to increase tuition by at least 5 percent next year

The Board of Regents passed a resolution Wednesday to increase tuition by at least 5 percent but no more than 6.9 percent for next year. The increase means students can expect to pay between $232 and $317 more. President David Schmidly's budget proposal included funding for 50 more teaching assistant positions, Zimmerman Library to be open 24 hours and $1 million in scholarships for students.

City has strong market for art, culture

Albuquerque has a stronger market for arts and culture than most major cities in the U.S. In fact, it's about equal to Los Angeles, said Christopher Mead, dean of UNM's College of Fine Arts. UNM's Bureau of Business and Economic Research published a report in August that looks at the economic impact arts and cultural industries have on Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

UNM chooses new food vendor

The Board of Regents unanimously voted Wednesday to give the University's food-service contract to Chartwells. Students have complained that UNM's food-service provider, Aramark, doesn't provide healthy options, puts high prices on its products and forbids them from bringing food into the SUB for special events.

Crime Watch

March 7 A UNM Police officer went to the Lockheed Martin building after windows at the front entrance had been shot. The officer said they had been shot with a BB or pellet. There were no witnesses. March 7 UNM Police officers arrived at the south side of Campus Boulevard after receiving reports of a man kicking in windshields.

Surviving Spring Break: Re-entering the U.S.

Forget your underwear, socks and toothbrush - leaving the U.S. requires packing more important things. The U.S. Border Patrol changed the travel-document requirements for U.S. citizens in January after Congress passed the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

Lobos cruise by BYU in first round

LAS VEGAS - The UNM women's basketball team proved it can be dangerous, even when star player Dionne Marsh isn't at her best. The Lobos defeated BYU 59-41 on Wednesday in the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. UNM head coach Don Flanagan said Marsh commands defensive attention, but the Lobos have other players who can make opponents pay.

GPSA appoints three council members

Staff report GPSA appointed new members to its council Monday. The group has been without chairpersons for elections, specialized travel and projects for about a month. The positions were vacated after two Graduate and Professional Student Association members resigned and one decided to take a new role in the council.

Steppin' up

LAS VEGAS - The UNM women's basketball team proved it can be dangerous, even when star player Dionne Marsh isn't at her best. The Lobos defeated BYU 59-41 on Wednesday in the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

Surviving Spring Break: Alcohol

Spring break gives students a little rest between midterms and the second half of the semester. But for some, the five-day vacation is an excuse for alcohol abuse, said Jill Anne Yeagley, director of Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention. "A lot of students already know how to have fun and unwind without alcohol as well as with," she said.

Feature Photo: Sounds of spring

Graduate student Amanda Brown plays the flute before performing with the UNM Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday in Pope Joy Hall. It was the orchestra's first performance of the semester.

Spotlight: Brandy Rodke

Freshman Media Arts Daily Lobo: Are you interested in film? Brandy Rodke: I am, definitely. I think there is a lot of psychology in film. I want to try and put film and psychology together. DL: What is your favorite movie of all time? BR: I would have to say "Donnie Darko.

President to discuss fees, tuition at ASUNM meeting

President David Schmidly will attend an emergency meeting with ASUNM senators tonight at 6 p.m. in SUB Ballroom B. Schmidly said he will talk to the Associated Students of UNM about the budget he plans to propose to the Board of Regents on Wednesday. He said he will talk about a tuition and fee increase, Aramark's contract and UNM's North Golf Course.

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10 million-year-old fossil found in Socorro refuge SOCORRO (AP) - A geologic mapping project led to the finding of a 10 million-year-old fossil that's now being studied at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Dave Love, a geologist with the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, spotted a jaw and teeth 8 feet up from the canyon floor at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro.

UNM names 2nd candidate for provost

Staff report The provost selection committee announced its second candidate on Monday. Suzanne Trager Ortega will visit campus Thursday and Friday for faculty, staff and student forums. Julia Fulghum, chairwoman of the committee, said everyone is invited to attend the scheduled forums.